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The term contrast refers to the degree of difference between tones in an image.

Contrast can be used to enliven a picture through use of complementary contrasts such as warm and cool contrasts, or the differences in hue or colour saturation.

When you have too much contrast all subtlety between the colours is removed giving a 'day-glow' tone.

If there is not enough contrast all the colours appear washed out and faded.

A complete lack of contrast will turn an image completely Grey.

When the colour contrast is used in a basically  light composition, the dark areas will attract attention.

When contrast is used in a predominately dark composition the light areas will attract attention.

In contrasting colours where black and white meet then this will be the area that will draw immediate attention.

Contrast can be used to soften the degree of contrast between text and background to soften visual stress.

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